Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

SASMIRA is located at Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

SASMIRA is an approved body of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

SASMIRA offers testing services for:

• Fibres
• Yarns
• Fabrics
• Technical textiles
• Dyes, chemicals and auxiliaries
• Apparel and textile products
• Hygiene and allied products

Yes! SASMIRA laboratory is accredited by National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) in accordance with the international standard ISO/IEC 17025 – 2017 for Mechanical, Chemical, Biological and Analytical evaluation of textiles.

SASMIRA is providing testing services to the international clients through its prestigious certification from “International Antimicrobial Council (IAC)”.

SASMIRA is accredited for carrying out Proficiency Testing for parameters in Chemical, Mechanical and Biological Testing as per ISO/IEC 17043-2023.

SASMIRA is empanelled under Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for testing of Technical Textile Products under QCOs with an expanded scope of 30 products.

Samples can be submitted directly at the laboratory or through courier. You may contact the testing department through the enquiry form or contact details on the website.

Turnaround time depends on the type of test required. Standard tests may take a few working days, while specialized testing may require additional time.

Yes. SASMIRA provides consultancy to textile mills, garment manufacturers, brands, startups, and institutions on:

• Textile processing
• Product development
• Technical textiles
• Quality improvement
• Sustainability
• Process optimization

Yes. SASMIRA welcomes industry collaborations, sponsored projects, product development assignments, and technical problem-solving engagements.

Yes. SASMIRA regularly conducts:

• Skill development programs
• Workshops
• Faculty development programs
• Industry training
• Short-term certification courses
• Customized corporate training
• Advanced Instrumentation Training
• Other HRD programmes

Programs are open to:

• Students
• Researchers
• Faculty members
• Textile professionals
• Entrepreneurs
• Industry personnel
• Agriculturist/ Horticulturist

MMTI Journal is SASMIRA’s technical journal titled “Man-Made Textiles in India”. It is focused on man-made textiles, textile innovation, sustainability, research, and industrial developments, technical textile and allied fields

Authors can submit manuscripts through the journal submission portal or by contacting the editorial office through email: mmti@sasmira.org

Yes. MMTI is Scopus indexed and also abstracted by various abreacting agencies. Manuscripts undergo editorial screening and peer review before publication.

Subscription details are available on the website.

You can contact SASMIRA through:

• Website contact form
• Email
• Telephone
• Visiting the campus in Mumbai

Yes. Visits may be scheduled in advance by contacting the relevant department.

Yes. SASMIRA supports startups and entrepreneurs through technical guidance, testing support, product validation, and industry linkage.

Depending on department requirements and availability, internship and project opportunities may be available for students and researchers.

You can stay updated by checking the website regularly or following SASMIRA announcements through newsletters and official communication channels.

If you have a specific enquiry related to testing, training, publications, consultancy, or collaboration, please visit the Contact Us page and our team will get back to you.